‘Neurological services failing’

Thousands of people with severe brain injuries face dangerously long delays to access “overstretched” services that fall “far below what would be expected in a developed country”.

The claim was made by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland during a specially arranged Oireachtas health committee meeting last night.

Speaking to the cross- party body, Magdalen Rogers, the group’s development manager, said vital neurological services across the country are failing to meet basic standards of care.